Blake has been with TIME since the start, having spent 14 years at Close Brothers before transferring to TIME in February 2011. At TIME, Blake is responsible for providing high quality service and both creating and maintaining key relationships with institutional investors in the Middle East and Asia across our long income fund strategies, as well as with UK financial advisers, platforms and investors. Blake plays an integral part in the strategic planning and implementation of a number of projects including new product launches and corporate actions.

Blake previously worked as Head of Client Services at Close Brothers Tax Efficient Investments and Property Divisions where he was responsible for the overall management of the team from initial investment right through to exit.

Outside of work, Blake enjoys spending quality time with his young family, supporting his beloved Arsenal football team and on a rare occasion playing Sunday league football.